Summary: Held in Brussels, the Benelux Study Day on E-Invoicing brought together policymakers, Peppol authorities, software providers, and business representatives from Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg to assess the current state and future direction of electronic invoicing across the region.
Key Themes & Takeaways:
1. Political & Strategic Vision
- The Benelux Union positions itself as a “living lab” for European digital integration.
- E-invoicing is seen as a tool to reduce administrative burdens and enhance cross-border trade.
2. EU Context & ViDA Directive
- The upcoming VAT in the Digital Age (ViDA) directive will mandate e-invoicing for cross-border transactions by July 2030.
- Member States must align existing systems with EU standards, notably EN16931.
3. Benelux Country Updates
- Netherlands: Mandatory e-invoicing for central government suppliers since 2017; Peppol adoption is growing.
- Luxembourg: Uses Peppol BIS Billing; nearly 800 public and 1,400 private entities are connected.
- Belgium: Mandatory B2G e-invoicing since 2019; new law requires all VAT-liable entities to adopt e-invoicing by January 2026.
4. Peppol as the Backbone
- Peppol is praised for its interoperability and scalability.
- SWOT analysis highlights strengths (standardization, adoption) and threats (fragmentation, lack of automation).
5. Challenges & Recommendations
- Interoperability: Reduce national CIUS variants; aim for a single syntax.
- Maturity: Promote end-to-end digitalization and discourage insecure channels like email.
- Governance: Improve message quality and completeness through training and better processes.
6. Testimonials & Workshops
- Real-world insights from municipalities, SMEs, and international firms highlighted integration challenges and benefits.
- Workshops focused on interoperability, sector-specific needs, and digital maturity.
Source Benelux.int
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- See also
- Join the Linkedin Group on Global E-Invoicing/E-Reporting/SAF-T Developments, click HERE
- Join the LinkedIn Group on ”VAT in the Digital Age” (VIDA), click HERE
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